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In today’s show: Hot Take News (00:04:30): Schools are spending millions on surveillance technology under the auspices of “keeping kids safe” China’s “Social Credit” system is being used to block people from traveling Turns out that the Astronaut twins DNA is still very similar Ikea is toying with putting insects in its cafeteria food You soon won’t be able to believe what you see. Artificial Intelligence “fakes”are coming. A Chinese Spacelab is going to de-orbit and hit Earth and nobody knows when or where. Captain’s Ready Room: - In today’s Captain’s Ready Room, Johnny asks us to contemplate Ben Franklin’s Questions “What good will I do today?” and “Whatgood did I do today” Pop Culture (00:16:00) Lance is Loving Jessica Jones Season 2 Is Jessica Super Strong all the time, and then tones it down to text, or is she regular strength all the time and then turns it up to punch the Hulk Johnny makes his case for Tomb Raider being the best video game of all time (no I didn't) Johnny really enjoyed Murde

In today’s show: Hot Take News (00:04:30): An appeals court decision rules that sexual orientation is protected by the civil rights act. Rapper Young Thug, in solidarity with his brother who went deaf, is taking a year off of music, to “act deaf for a year” South Carolina proposes a law to impose fines on people that sag their pants California is moving towards making self-driving cars legal. Amazon, makes Billions in profit, paid $0 in taxes A push is underway to get interracial couple emoji on your phone People looking to disconnect are moving away from smartphones, and to dumb phones. Captain’s Ready Room (00:29:53): - Johnny talks about “Luck” Pop Culture (00:42:38): Michael B. Jordan’s Fahrenheit 451 (HBO Movie) We talk HBO vs Netflix Is the Fresh “Princess of Bel Aire” coming? Johnny finally sees I,Tonya Useful links: [Jamie Fox – Prepare for your Goals] (https://www.goalcast.com/2017/08/07/jamie-foxx-prepapre-for-opportunity/) [Who Owns the North Pole?] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Territ

In today’s show: Hot Take News (00:02:00): Lance reviews the Taco Bell Nacho Fries Can McDonald’s Fries Cure Baldness? The Junto breaks it down Elon Musk’s Boring Company is making moves UK Police are now using hand held finger print scanners Should you have a legal right to high speed internet? Pop Culture (00:16:00): Netflix is killing it Johnny Reviews “What Happened to Monday” Johnny Reviews “How We First Met” We can’t figure out why people hate on the Cloverfield Paradox Joel Mchale is back with a comedy vengeance! Altered Carbon is a hit among the Show members Lance Reviews I, Tonya #Oscars Preview Support Junto Show by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/junto-show

In today’s show: Beau’s young baby is in studio today! Hot Take News (00:02:00): Another tragic shooting. The gang talks about the #ParklandSchoolShooting Maybe there is hope for the future Bitcoin is back up! We check in to the #WinterOlympics Jokhang Temple in Tibet burns Pop Culture (00:14:00): BLACK PANTHER!! We give a spoiler free and spoiler free review of the New Classic: Black Panther We dissect Michael B. Jordan’s performance as Erik Killmonger Should Wakanda ACTUALLY open itself up to the rest of the world? Support Junto Show by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/junto-show

In today’s show: Hot Take News (00:01:25): The Gang discusses the #Apple #iphone battery life and declocking debacle The #Tesla Model 3 build quality isn’t up to snuff The Stock Market is going crazy, we talk about why a good economy takes the stock market Philosophal (00:41:00) Beau talks about his new baby and how it has (or hasn’t) changed his outlook on the world. Does being a father make you more selfless? Pop Culture: BLACK PANTHER!!! We talk about the rotten tomatoes #BlackPanther score We talk about the reaction from the haters to a strong black superhero Lance reveals a pattern of artists abandoning hip hop culture Support Junto Show by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/junto-show

In today’s show: Hot Take News (00:05:00): Surveillance Tech Turns to audio spying China Bans Hip Hop Culture Amazon “GO” Store Opens up The Exorcism business is Booming! Do you think demons are real? The gang ruminates generally on religion. The United Kingdom Appoints a Minister of Loneliness Does an online presence lead to sadness? Lab Monkeys are breaking out, chock full of the plague. The Pandemic Minute (00:27:00): Do you think we are more likely, or less likely to have a mass plague or pandemic come to the modern world? Does it even matter, because Elon Musk will save us. Captain’s Ready Room (00:41:00): We check in to see how our #Resolutions for 2018 are going. Johnny wants to learn how to sail. Beau’s teaching himself guitar Beau teaches us about #NewAgeFunk he saw on #HypeMachine Pop Culture: - Johnny and Lance give their top 10 movies and TV Shows of 2017 Useful links: [China bans hip hop culture from tv] (http://bit.ly/2E2ZxqE) [Voice-In-Real-Time Tech] (https://theintercept.com/2

In today’s show: We have a skeleton crew this episode with just Lance and our Guest Host – Chris (a different one) Hot Take News: #Sofia robot gets legs – bringing us one “step” closer to the robopacalypse The drones are gonna get us Life expectancy in the USA has gone down for the second year in a row. They caught the Nigerian Price scammer China’s “Sharp Eyes” program is government surveillance on steroids You might be a millennial… Useful links: [President Trump realizes a rope might defeat the big, beautiful wall] (https://youtu.be/i3LbynP8GOo) Nigerian Prince is caught Support Junto Show by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/junto-show

In today’s show: Beau is back, so the Junto Show is at Full Strength! Catching up with the Gang Segment: The Gang gives our Thanksgiving Recap Vox.com lists the top sides of #Thanksgiving Beau gives a recap on the first few weeks of being a “Dad” Dad vs Father Lance and Johnny recap their World Travels to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and South Korea Hot Take News (00:22:00): #Tesla announces the new Tesla semi truck Is #ElonMusk the most innovative man in the world now? #Amazon is looking for a new location for its next HQ How much should a city give up for a big corporation A Volcano is erupting in Bali Politico reports that the author of “Redistricting and Representation: Why Competitive Elections Are Bad for America.” is the top choice to run the next census. The Happiest cities in the USA Pop Culture Segment (00:41:00): Johnny is finally catching up on #MasterOfNone Do you like the things that represent you, or do you like things that are different? Beau gives a recap of #SouthPark #TheFractu

In today’s show: Beau had his Baby! So while he’s out Dad’ing it up, we have the Talented Sarah in Studio! Opening Segment: Sarah is on the right side of the clown issue Florida finally got cold We give the audience a chance to get to know Sarah Hot Take News (00:12:30) Why can’t powerful men seem to not become giant perverts James Toback has over 200 women coming forward We get a woman’s perspective on the #MeToo movement It’s a Travesty that #ColinKaepernick doesn’t have a job yet Would you use the #AmazonKey delivery service? The Internet of things #IoT The #JFKAssassination files are set to be released If we went back in time and found out that Hell is real, we’d have to really stop sinning #WhiteFish Energy is talking trash about #PuertoRico Pumpkin Crops are down #Starbucks #ZombieFrapp 64k People died in the #OpioidCrisis Is it better to be happy or informed Philosophal Segment (30:00:00) - Should the needs of the many outweigh the survival of the few? Pop Culture Segment (00:44:04) #TheG

In today’s show: Segment 1: In our first Segment, the gang just lets it fly. We cover a bunch of topics from Beau raising his boy, to us all talking about how old we were when we got our first girlfriends. You won’t guess how old Johnny was! Then we riff on how we’re going to raise our (imaginary kids) Segment 2:The gang discusses a This American Life Story about a man that struggles to find his way through the immigration debate. Useful links: - [NPR: This American Life Fear and Loathing in Homer and Rockville] (https://www.thisamericanlife.org/radio-archives/episode/621/fear-and-loathing-in-homer-and-rockville) Support Junto Show by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/junto-show

In today’s show: Beau had his Baby! So while he’s out Dad’ing it up, we have Chris back in Studio! Rapid-Fire News: Salmon from Wal-Mart and Aldi might be funding North Korea’s Nuclear Program Netflix raising its rates in 2018 Lance has his first Pumpkin Spice Latte Winter Storm List released Uber’s iPhone app has been spying on us all, Lyft is better Employers are now allowed to deny contraception First job national job decline in 6 years in wake of hurricanes #NorthKorea claims the USA tried to Assassinate Kim Jong Un Long Form News (00:11:49): Air Force Lieutenant General gives a moving speech after racial slurs were found on cadets’ dorms Lance talks a little bit about historical racism in the armed forces Captain’s Ready Room with Johnny (00:17:53): What is the best way to apologize? We discuss the philosophy of Gary Chapman, Author of The 5 Love Languages and also The 5 Languages of #Apology How do you handle apologies? What did you think of #CamNewton’s apology? Are people only apologizing

In today’s show: Rapid-Fire News Military to use Xbox Controllers to Control Submarines Modern Day War of the Worlds event happens Facebook is working on mind reading technology Twitter is beta testinga 280 Character Limit Bill Gates uses a Windows phone RIP Hugh Hefner Long Form News Is the Hurricane response in #PuertoRico not as good as for Florida and Texas? Johnny and the Gang talks about the PBS #KenBurns Documentary #TheVietnamWar How do you weigh the interviews validity in the documentary? Is it worthwhile to consider the perspectives of the bad guys of history? The gang talks about the #KennekaJenkins death and the controversy behind it How much privacy should be given up to aid the investigation Captain’s Ready Room with Johnny Johnny talks about the various kinds of Values and how they shape leadership We go around the table and tell what values we find important Find out what Beau means when he says his life is like a Taco Salad Pop Culture Segment Johnny and Beau Saw #IT, Lance’s c

In today’s show: Rapid-Fire News #Chipotle has Queso...and it’s gross Hurricane #Maria ravages Puerto Rico Toys ‘R’ Us files for bankruptcy Beau’s “Now You’re Smarter” Segment The gang talks about trust in relationships, but in the craziest way possible Does getting a #Prenup mean you don’t trust your mate? Moral Moment: Stanislav Petrov “The Man Who Saved the World” Captain’s Ready Room with Johnny How do you prepare for an adventure? Don’t plan your trip, plan your next ADVENTURE Pop Culture Segment Celebrity Break Ups #KevinHart is breaking up with his wife #Emmy Award Winners Lance Watches Netflix shows with the Descriptive Audio on and recommends you do it as well Johnny is still loving #TheOrville Beau finally watched #Westworld Useful links: - [Jamie Foxx talks the opening scene of the Mike Tyson Movie] (https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj995GfprWAhVFLSYKHbyhBR8QtwIIKjAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.yo

In today’s show we cover the following topics: Rapid-Fire News Giant Robot fight between Japan and the United States! Dunkin Donuts is considering removing the “Donuts” from their name In the wake of the “Slants Ruling” at the Supreme Court, a string of offensive patents are being filed Philosophal Segment Is there a such thing as a “Selfless Deed”? What is altruism? Is doing a good deed for a selfish reason a moral good? Beau gives a briefing on existentialism Leadership Segment Who is your leadership role model? How do you work with people who you disagree with? Lance chose Obama Beau Chose Alexander the Great Johnny Chose Jean Luc Picard Pop Culture Segment Beau is watching Ken Burns’Civil War documentary, which turns into a long discussion of the civil war and reconstruction (Enjoy this Junto History Lesson!) Netflix bout Millarworld the writer behind Kingsman, Kickass and Old Man Logan Johnny gives a review of [Match] (https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/match/id953717730) Johnny gives a rec

In today’s show: Rapid-Fire News New “Pilot” Earbuds will translate languages in real time Phones are more expensive than you think Boston Red Sox use Apple Watches to cheat Hurricane #Irma Airlines lower prices ahead of the storm Beau’s “Now You’re Smarter” Segment Beau Went to Daddy Boot Camp to get ready for his coming progeny The instructor let everyone practice Dad’ing on his own kid! Captain's Ready Room with Johnny From Colin Powell’s “It Worked for Me” Where are you making your decisions from? The “Point of Decision” Pop Culture Segment #Inhumans Flopped Johnny gives a mini-review of #Baywatch Should police arrest people at hurricane shelters #SwordArtOnline How does love work in the virtual world? #Norsemen is good Taylor Swift got booed at her friend’s wedding The #IT movie is coming out Jaden Smith is producing an Anime for Netflix #NeoYokio Support Junto Show by donating to the tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/junto-show

In today’s show: Rapid-Fire News Florida Has the Worst Drivers in the Nation Most Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck TheSchmidt Pain Index, which bugs’ bite hurts the most The gang discusses Hurricane #Harvey and the repercussions of it Beau’s “Now You’re Smarter” Segment If you and your friend agree to play lotto together but they don’t actually put in their part of the money, do you still pay them? What would you do with the Lotto Money? Captain's Ready Room with Johnny Patrick Lencioni’s thoughts on compliments and building organizational health We go around the room and give one positive and one negative about each member of the Junto Will our friendship survive this? Pop Culture Segment Should you watch new shows or go back and watch shows that have been proven to be good? Mini Review of #TheFounder and fast food in general #Norsemen #TheTick Johnny and Lance talk about #Nocturnal Animals The gang’s review of #LoganLucky⁃Taylor Swift’s new Song #LookWhatYouMadeMeDo The gang talks about th